The Fallen Wife

Qin Muye felt that something was wrong with his body.

Ever since he discovered that Bai Yuji was constantly on guard against him, making it impossible to steal kisses or take liberties, his lifestyle had remained rather ascetic.

Firstly, having determined his path of cultivating his soul in the early stages, he had learned many basic spells that required a clear mind, making it best to avoid any distracting thoughts.

Secondly, if he didn't allocate points to his physique, his physical condition was indeed poor; if he thought too much about lewd things, he would truly feel a sense of lightheadedness.

Yet just now, he had suddenly witnessed such a heavy, grotesque scene.

This isn't right!

I clearly only felt it was a total turn-off just now.

How did it activate the medicinal properties from this morning?

Could it be that while my mind finds it a turn-off, my body finds it a turn-on?

Something is wrong!

This body is way too wrong!

Qin Muye only felt a surge of dry, hot energy congested near his lower abdomen, unable to dissipate no matter what.

It was like a boiler with a broken water circulation system; the boiling water couldn't circulate through the pipes, yet it continued to heat up, boiling more and more terrifyingly, on the verge of exploding.

"How could this happen!"

Bai Yuji panicked; she had never expected Qin Muye to end up in such a situation.

The new treatment method was decided by her, with the logic being to use tonics to temporarily provide fuel. As long as Qin Muye had even a sliver of amorous intent, it would hook the medicinal properties, causing his body to undergo some changes, which would then feed back into his confidence and invigorate the blood and qi in his body.

However, after he took the medicine in the morning, she had deliberately hugged Qin Muye's arm tighter while in the carriage, yet the medicinal properties remained deathly silent, likely because his body hadn't recovered to that point yet.

Logically, this shouldn't have been a problem.

Because the dose of medicine from the morning, while potent, had a mild nature; as long as it remained dormant, it wouldn't cause any adverse effects on his body.

If Qin Muye's state of mind could hook the medicinal properties, it would quickly guide them to where they needed to go.

But what was happening now?

Qin Muye hadn't come into contact with anything strange; he had only been feeling a bit down because he felt like a puppet on a string, and then the medicinal properties had inexplicably surged.

The medicinal energy was gathering in his lower abdomen, and if it couldn't be dispersed, she feared something truly terrible would happen.

Bai Yuji hurriedly said, "Qin Muye, think of some amorous things!"

Qin Muye was sweating profusely from the heat, "How could I have the heart to think about those things right now?"

Bai Yuji was also anxious, and after racking her brains, she could find no other way.

She cupped Qin Muye's face and pecked him on the lips.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Besides, she had already been ambushed by him several times before anyway.

She asked, "Is it effective?"

Qin Muye only felt as if he had become infinitely more sensitive; he went straight to his head from this single kiss, and grabbing Bai Yuji's wrists, he pressed her against the window.

Bai Yuji: "Mmph..."

Even though it wasn't the first time she had been forcibly kissed, the feeling this time was completely different from before.

Previously, when ambushed, she would only feel angry.

Now, however, she felt a sense of dizziness.

With their lips and tongues entangled and hot breath exhaling from their noses, every detail seemed to make her lose the ability to think.

Why was it like this?

Bai Yuji was puzzled; could it be because he had become better-looking?

She couldn't figure it out, only feeling her heart beating violently.

He was kissing her so forcefully.

But why didn't it hurt at all?

Suddenly.

She felt her collar being pulled open, followed by a hand reaching inside.

In an instant, she felt flustered and subconsciously reached out to stop him: "Don't!"

Qin Muye's voice was hoarse, seemingly laced with anger: "You kidnapped me back to the capital, isn't that exactly for this? Don't tell me you weren't prepared!"

Hearing this.

Bai Yuji's body stiffened, feeling as if her heart had been punched, her chest so tight she couldn't breathe.

After freezing for a moment, she moved the hand blocking her chest away, no longer stopping him.

Her previously muddled mind suddenly cleared.

His lips could feel the pain now.

His chest, too.

It really hurt.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but the pent-up medicinal power had dissipated, and Qin Muye's restless pulse had returned to calm.

Bai Yuji's voice was somewhat hoarse: "Have you noticed any changes in your body?"

"Yes."

"Are they significant?"

"Not really."

"Hmm... it should have had some effect."

"I..."

Qin Muye rubbed his head; the feeling of his thoughts being influenced by the medicinal power just now was truly unpleasant.

He retreated slightly and, seeing her face covered in tear tracks, suddenly froze: "You were crying?"

Bai Yuji's expression was somewhat cold: "I deserved it."

Qin Muye: "..."

Bai Yuji wiped the tears from her face and expressionlessly tidied her disheveled clothes.

Glimpses of skin were revealed, incredibly alluring.

Yet, the bruises scattered across her fair skin made Qin Muye feel restless.

His lips moved: "Just now, I..."

Bai Yuji interrupted him: "You were right just now. I kidnapped you back to the capital specifically for the bloodline of the Qin Family. It was my fault for not being prepared; you did nothing wrong."

"..."

"The carriage seems to have stopped for a long time."

"Yeah..."

"Let's go home!"

Bai Yuji channeled her true essence, drawing blood to her cheeks, and her slightly pale complexion instantly turned rosy.

She pulled at her facial muscles, forcing a smile that looked blissful.

Only her eyes remained red, with a faint shimmer still lingering within.

She tilted her face up: "Can you see any flaws?"

"Your collar is wrinkled..."

"That's not an issue. Let's get off!"

She hooked her arm through Qin Muye's, pressing even closer than before.

But Qin Muye felt she was so far away. He had a headache; did that sentence just now hurt her?

Damn it.

When the lust takes over.

You really say anything.

Why can't I control this mouth of mine?

The two stepped off the carriage, still appearing as a blissful couple, and walked into the Southern Pacification Mansion arm in arm.

Just before entering the gate.

Qin Muye felt someone watching him.

He turned his head to see a tall, well-built man quickly lower his bamboo hat and stride past the carriage.

[Main Fate: Anti-Dog]: A hidden heart of disaster, both sides perish together.
[Fate Grade]: Seventh Grade (2/80)
[Annotation]: Jealousy breeds, bottom lines vanish. After witnessing the woman he admires being defiled yet remaining willing, he feels betrayed. After a difficult struggle, he defects to an enemy nation and betrays his kin, only to end up discarded like a hunting dog once the prey is caught.
[Prompt]: Fate skill Dog Leash obtained. Cannot obtain a second fate skill from the same target.
[Dog Leash]: Can be used on a target whose willpower has completely collapsed to fully tame them.

Qin Muye: "..."

The movements were a bit intense just now; the carriage must have been shaking for a while.

Was he spotted by this thing?

A broken-hearted simp is a bit terrifying.

It seems I have to kill him!

But now is not the time.

Qin Muye did not stop his pace, returning to the small courtyard he shared with Bai Yuji.

As the courtyard gate closed, Bai Yuji immediately let go of his arm and hurried back to her room.

Qin Muye quickly followed after her, "Um, there is something I need to tell you."

"Bang!"

The door slammed shut.

Qin Muye: "..."

After a long while, there was no response to his knocking.

Sensing his aura depart, Bai Yuji lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

The words Qin Muye had just spoken echoed incessantly in her mind.

"You kidnapped me back to the Capital City, isn't this what it was for? Don't tell me you aren't prepared!"

She did not understand it either.

Why was it that back in the cave that day, she could undress in front of Qin Muye without any burden, yet today she felt the need to stop him?

I kidnapped him back to the Capital City.

Wasn't it for exactly this?

For the sake of revenge, there is nothing that cannot be sacrificed, and I had long since prepared myself.

But just now, why did I feel so cheap?

He... seemed to think I was cheap, too.

Well, he was treated this way; it would be a strange thing indeed if he didn't think I was cheap.

The autumn air was a bit cold.

Bai Yuji wiped the corners of her eyes, wrapped herself in the quilt, and curled into a ball.

Imperial Princess Mansion.

"Imperial Princess!"

Pu Mingzhu knocked hurriedly on the door of the practice room.

After a long while.

Li Xingluo pushed the door open and stepped out, "Nanny, what is the matter?"

Although her cultivation had been interrupted, she was not angry, for she knew Pu Mingzhu well; she would only act this way if something major had occurred.

Pu Mingzhu took a deep breath, "At this Puppet Assembly, a genius puppet master has emerged!"

Li Xingluo was unimpressed, "There are many genius puppet masters in this world; the Imperial Princess Mansion has no need for one."

"No!"

Pu Mingzhu shook her head, speaking firmly, "We need this one!"

Li Xingluo: "..."

After hearing Pu Mingzhu's account, she was instantly invigorated, "Prepare the horses! We shall go and invite him at once!"

A pile of inanimate objects, yet the puppets crafted were indistinguishable from living people.

How could such a brilliant and talented individual be let go so easily?

If they did not compete for him, he would fall into the hands of the Crown Prince.

The two of them mounted their steeds and soared into the sky.

Ignoring the flight ban laws of the Capital City, they flew straight toward the Weapon-Forging Platform.

In just a moment.

Against the dim, yellow sky, the two descended like falling stars, drawing the gazes of countless people.

Li Xingluo asked urgently, "Where is he?"

Pu Mingzhu scanned the area, discovering that the Puppet Assembly had just dispersed, but she could not find the Bamboo Hat Man among the crowd.

She pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Imperial Princess! We go to the Gongshu Mansion!"

The mistress and servant cracked their whips again, and their mounts soared into the sky.

They left behind only the passersby, who were trembling in fear from the presence of the ferocious beast mounts.

"Is that... the Imperial Princess?"

"It is!"

"She must have taken a fancy to that puppet master as well."

"It seems the Crown Prince's men arrived earlier, too."

"Won't these two parties end up clashing at the Gongshu Mansion?"

The crowd whispered among themselves; the struggle between the Crown Prince and the Imperial Princess was growing increasingly intense. The Emperor seemed to be indulging their rivalry, with both sides scrambling to recruit talent.

As for this puppet master today, although no one present knew whether the puppets he crafted were truly powerful or not.

The mere feat of using a puppet to refine another puppet was enough to demonstrate his transcendent skill in soul-imbueing.

How could the Crown Prince and the Imperial Princess possibly let such talent slip through their fingers?

Gongshu Mansion was about to become quite lively.

It was just a pity that this spectacle would not be theirs to witness.